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[1953 Cleveland Elementary-Junior High Flag Raising ]

Description: Photograph of two members of local Boy Scout Troup raising a flag at the opening of Cleveland Elementary-Junior High School in 1953. A crowd of people is gathered to the right, one of whom holds a sign reading "Kiwanis Club". Principal E. D. Balch of this school and Cleveland ISD Superintendent Frank E. White stand in the bed of a truck to the left. This building would become Southside Elementary after a new high school was built in 1956, Junior High was moved to the previous high school buildi… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Young, Moon

[1954 Cleveland High School Football Sweetheart]

Description: Photograph of 1954 Football Sweetheart Lovie Turner standing in front of #25 Rex Arnold & #45 Bud Sallee with court of duchesses and escorts in semi-circle in the background in Cleveland, Texas.
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon

Capco Industry

Description: Photograph of executives and staff of Capco Industries. (from left to right)Glea Ramey..
Date: 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

[Cars in Santa Parade]

Description: Photograph of cars driving in the Cleveland Santa Parade. The car in the foreground has a logo on the side that advertises the Flower House and reads, "We telegraph Flowers". Stores in the background include Texas Jewelry, T. C. Hill Insurance, and Lack's. On the left is the Farmers State Bank and United Gas.
Date: 1953

Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library)

Description: Photograph of first public library in Cleveland built by Mrs. Bessie Austin as memorial to her late husband called the Charles O. Austin Memorial Library. It was about 1/2 block from the grammar school. Students would walk single file to check out books. Three sides of the library were shelves of books. The only other item was a small desk and chair where the librarian worked. As of November 3, 2023, building razed due to termite damage and general deterioration.
Date: 1950
Creator: Young, Moon

Clesson Welding Shop

Description: Photograph of Clesson Welding Shop.
Date: December 5, 1957
Creator: Young, Moon

[Cleveland Dairy Day]

Description: Copy-print photograph of four children with calves at Cleveland Dairy Day in Cleveland, Texas. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Ward, and from left to right are Peggy, Freddie, Dottie, and John Lewis Ward. An accompanying note states that the cow tied to the fence in the background stepped on the young girl's toe and she didn't hold its reins for the photograph.
Date: 1958

[Cleveland High School Baseball Team]

Description: the Cleveland High School baseball team. They are seated outdoors near the dugout. Their jerseys read "Cleveland Indians." Bottom L-R: unknown, Everitt Wells, Woody Matthews, Rex Arnold, David Thigpen, Dalton Turner, Earl Placker, Ross Russle & William Josie. Top L-R: Joe Hargest, Ronald Black, Michael Hanson, Charles Metoyer, Bronson Lewis, Don Balch, Joe Bazar, Joe Wilson & Coach Harry Uthoff.
Date: 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

[Cleveland High School Royal Braves Marching Band and Twirlers in Santa Parade]

Description: Photograph of Cleveland High School Royal Braves Band led by Ass't Drum Major Jackie Carter followed by Twirlers Jimmie Lynn Longbotham, Glenda Dishongh, Myrdeth Longbotham, Janie Roberson & Margie Grimsley. Behind them, Drum Major Doris Thomas leads the band. A small group of spectators watches from the side of the road.
Date: 1953

Dunnam Home

Description: Photograph of the Dunnam Home at Fostoria, Texas. Mr. Dunnam was an executive for Foster Lumber Company,
Date: 1957
Creator: Young, Moon

[First Baptist Church Children's Choir]

Description: Photograph of a group of children and an older man standing in a choir loft in a church in Cleveland, Texas. 1st Row L-R: Edwin Johnson (Pianist), Lynn McClelland, Ronald Satterlee, Donald Bounds, Gayle Everitt, Dana Kay Dishongh, Sharon Miller, Kathy Smith, Kenneth Satterlee, Waymon Woodrum, Lavinia Gunter, Bro. Bill Davis (Choir Director) 2nd Row L-R: (Unknown), Bobby Howell, Charles Sigler, Virgil Stutts, Homer Stephens, Glenn Gassiott, Randy Pilgreen, Edward Guinn, Sidney O'Neill 3rd Row L-… more
Date: 1959/1960
Creator: Young, Moon

First Baptist Church Choir

Description: Photograph of First Baptist Church Choir in 1954. Choir members from left to right are: Front row: Mrs. Theo Scott, Mrs. Ernest Cummings, Mrs. Newman Powers, Mrs. Edsel Brown, Mrs Cam Arrendell, unknown Second row: unknown, unknown, Sally Harkins, Aunt Annie Wright, Elma Lee Tanner, Tula Overton Third Row: unknown Choir Director: Max (last name unknown)
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon

Foster Lumber Company

Description: Photograph of Foster Lumber Company shortly before it closed. Shown in the picture is the railroad tracks ("Dinky") connecting the mill with the Santa Fe Railroad. The commissary, post office and mail office is also in this location.
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon

Fostoria Lumber Mill Commissary

Description: Photograph of the interior of the Fostoria Mill Commissary, shortly before the mill closed in 1957. ....
Date: 1957
Creator: Young, Moon

Fostoria Sign

Description: Photograph of a highway sign located on Hwy 105 west of Cleveland, Texas. The sign is pointing south of 105 to the location of Fostoria, a community formed from the establishment of Foster Lumber Company.
Date: 1957
Creator: Young, Moon

Grand opening of the Malarky Room

Description: Photograph of the grand opening of the Malarky room which was an addition to the restaurant that was built earlier. The owners, Mr. & Mrs. McEwing are pictured.
Date: June 27, 1957
Creator: Young, Moon

Hank's Motel

Description: Photograph of the guest rooms at Hank's Motel. The business was located North of Cleveland, Texas on highway 59.
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

Hank's Motel

Description: Photograph of Hank's Motel located north of Cleveland on Highway 59. This photo appears to have been taken in the office/registration area.
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

Hank's Motel

Description: Photograph of a guest room at Hank's Motel located on highway US 59 north of Cleveland, Texas. The room includes a single bed, a bedside end table containing a glass ashtray to the right with a lamp above, a small built-in desk and stool (left), and a bathroom partially visible through an open door on the left side of the image. A framed image is hung on the wall above the bed.
Date: September 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

Hank's Motel

Description: Photograph of exterior of Hank's Motel which was located north of Cleveland, Texas on the West of Highway 59.
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

Hank's Motel Gas Station

Description: Photograph of Hank's Motel which was located North of Cleveland on highway US59. The gas station was part of a complex which included a motel and dining establishment.
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: Young, Moon

[Harvard Bailes Sitting at a Table in KVLB radio station]

Description: Photograph of Harvard Bailes, owner of KVLB radio station in Cleveland that opened in 1954. He holds a piece of paper in his hands, and there is a piano in the background. The radio Call Letters were a tribute to his wife Verna Louise Bailes.
Date: 1954
Creator: Young, Moon

[Interior of Fostoria Commissary]

Description: Photograph of the interior of Fostoria Commissary in Fostoria, Texas. The front counter features different styles of men's hats. There is a weight machine in the foreground that gives character readings.
Date: 1950
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